OCALA, FL (November 29, 2011) — HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ocala Style Magazine will once again be the Official City Publication of the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit and presenting sponsor of the prestigious Ocala Style of Riding Award.
The annual Ocala Style of Riding Award, presented by Ocala Style Magazine, recognizes the efforts of one equestrian each season that, throughout the course of the circuit, displays the best American style of riding and possesses the respectful, dignified, courteous and workmanlike manner of a true sportsman.
In its four-year history, this award has been presented to some of the top riders in the sport, including High-Performance Rider David Tromp of North Salem, New York, in 2011. Other recipients of this award include Chase Boggio of Canton, Georgia and Tracy Fenney of Flower Mound, Texas.
“I was so excited to win the 2011 Ocala Style of Riding Award,” said Tromp. “I pride myself on being a good sportsman and knowing that is the main criteria in winning this award made it extra special for me.”
“Ocala Style Magazine is proud to be the Official City Publication and sponsor of HITS Ocala. The equine industry is integral to our city’s history, culture and appeal, and we are always eager to share the excitement of the HITS competition with our readers. With our magazine, we strive to provide competitors, participants and spectators with a comprehensive guide for exploring and enjoying Ocala, Marion County and the surrounding areas of North Central Florida,” said Kathy Johnson, Publisher of Ocala Style.
With a monthly readership of nearly 150,000, Ocala Style Magazine is the area's largest media source. Each month, the publication features valuable information on where to dine, what to see and do, and who to know in the local community. “We are particularly excited for the February issue, which will include a feature on select junior HITS riders,” added Johnson.
Exhibitors at HITS Ocala won’t have to travel far to find a copy of Ocala Style as the publication will be available on-site at HITS Post Time Farm all season long. To learn more about Ocala Style Magazine, please visit OcalaStyle.com.
The 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circui t begins January 18with two unrated weeks of competition, followed by seven consecutive weeks of rated competition from January 31 through March 18. For more information, or to request a prize list, please visit: HitsShows.com/ocala
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About HITS, Inc.
HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS took the industry to new heights when it hosted the first-ever Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix. In 2011, HITS hosted the richest weekend in show jumping with the return of the Pfizer Million and the introduction of the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. In 2012, the historic weekend will get even sweeter with the addition of the $250,000 HITS 3' Hunter Prix Final September 8-9.
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Media should contact the HITS Media Team at 845.246.8833 or e-mail Media_Info@HitsShows.com.
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